Trump acknowledges Reflecting Pool repairs may miss July 4 deadline after algae problems
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Averee Nelson
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President Donald Trump posted photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after acknowledging that permanent repairs from a $14 million renovation project may not be completed until after July 4. The pool has been plagued by algae growth turning the water green following the refurbishment, which aimed to transform it to "American Flag Blue" for America's 250th birthday celebration. The article highlights the discrepancy between Trump's claims about the project and the ongoing issues with the pool.
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The Reflecting Pool has been beset by algae growth following the renovations in the approximately $14 million project
The water in the historic site has turned a vivid green shade after the refurbishment
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